Race and health

Medicine is not Immune to Racism: A Call for Us to Act According to Research at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 42nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, Branches of biology, Aging-associated diseases, Autoimmune diseases, Health care quality, Diabetes, Abdominal pain, Sarcoidosis, Race and health, Sickle cell disease, Hypertension

Of the participants who heard of the term, only 42.5% understood the true meaning of "race-based medicine.

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Of the participants who heard of the term, only 42.5% understood the true meaning of "race-based medicine.
By using race as a biological factor in medicine, research, and education, we are continuing to create bias in medical systems.
Specific examples frequently included references to hypertension medication and screening for sickle cell, sarcoidosis, lupus, and type 2 diabetes.
"\nThis study highlights the need to define and combat "race-based medicine" in medical education, medicine, and research.

Join Sheila Thorne, Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Expert on the COVID Advocacy Exchange (CAE) on the One-year Anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Articles, Health care quality, Ethnicity, Determinants of health, Cultural competence, Health equity, Public health, Race and health

Sheila Thorne, President & CEO, Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group, will participate in a conversation with the world's leading industry and public health advocates on Thursday, March 11 at Noon, to discuss Outlining Our Paths to Impact and Change on the COVID Advocacy Exchange (CAE).

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Sheila Thorne, President & CEO, Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group, will participate in a conversation with the world's leading industry and public health advocates on Thursday, March 11 at Noon, to discuss Outlining Our Paths to Impact and Change on the COVID Advocacy Exchange (CAE).
Thorne, an international expert on global cultures and health disparities, inequities, and cultural competency and former senior marketing executive, has held rank in many of the top U.S. health marketing communications companies.
Thorne stands ready to share her expertise in much-needed conversations surrounding racial and ethnic health and healthcare disparities.
Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group, LLChas developed, launched, and implemented award-winning innovative cross-cultural and cultural competency programs for the healthcare industry.

Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans Less Confident in Ability to Access COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Healthcare than White Americans, Finds Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ Analysis

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Monday, January 18, 2021

Articles, Health, Health care quality, Health Economics, Health equity, Medical sociology, Public health, Race and health, Latinx, Coronavirus disease, Race and health in the United States

Conversely, only 67% of Hispanic/Latinx Americans and 64% of Black Americans share this confidence.

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Conversely, only 67% of Hispanic/Latinx Americans and 64% of Black Americans share this confidence.
The survey found that 42% of Black Americans are more scared of getting COVID-19 than a delayed diagnosis for cancer, compared to only 33% of White Americans.
One in two Black Americans (49%) are concerned they currently have an undiagnosed health condition, compared to only 39% of White Americans.
The study also found that52% of Americans expectactions will be takento address racial disparities in healthcare in the wake of COVID-19.

Applications Open For ERACE Research Award to Support Cancer Health Disparities Research

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Monday, November 16, 2020

Articles, Health care quality, Determinants of health, Health equity, Medical sociology, Public health, Race and health, Health, Anna María Nápoles, Health Disparities Center

The ERACE Research Award will support promising cancer researchers with funding and access to the ERACEpopulation-based cancer registrybased on race and ethnicity.

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The ERACE Research Award will support promising cancer researchers with funding and access to the ERACEpopulation-based cancer registrybased on race and ethnicity.
The award aims to examine potential differences in treatment patterns, outcomes, clinical practice, genomics, safety, and other cancer-related measures among populations with existing disparities, particularly those that exist among underrepresented groups, which could inform strategies to eliminate racial health disparities.
"We see tremendous opportunity for longer-term, sustainable impact by supporting researchers in conducting disparities research."
Research proposals should fuel innovative research addressing mitigation of health inequities among minority populations facing cancer.

Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases Now Serving New York, New Jersey and Maryland

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Branches of biology, Health, Clinical medicine, Medical genetics, Rare diseases, Medical genetics of Jews, Race and health, Lipid storage disorders, Tay–Sachs disease, Genetic counseling, Familial dysautonomia, Genetic disorder

MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases, which offers preconception screening and genetic counseling for prospective parents, has recently expanded services to offer genetic screening and virtual clinical consults to couples and individuals in New York, New Jersey and Maryland.

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MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases, which offers preconception screening and genetic counseling for prospective parents, has recently expanded services to offer genetic screening and virtual clinical consults to couples and individuals in New York, New Jersey and Maryland.
Jewish genetic diseases are a group of recessive, inherited disorders that occur with significant frequency in the Ashkenazi Jewish community (those of eastern or central European descent).
Individuals of Ashkenazi descent have higher carrier rates for diseases such as Tay-Sachs, Canavan, familial dysautonomia, and Gaucher.
Ms. Victor lost two children to a Jewish genetic disease before a test for the disorder became available.

Providence commits $50 million to address racial disparities in health care

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Articles, Health, Health Economics, Health care quality, Determinants of health, Social inequality, Health equity, Public health, Population health, Race and health

RENTON, Wash., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence, one of the nation's largest health care systems, announced a new investment of $50 million over the next five years as part of an effort to reduce health disparities and achieve health equity.

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RENTON, Wash., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence, one of the nation's largest health care systems, announced a new investment of $50 million over the next five years as part of an effort to reduce health disparities and achieve health equity.
Using comprehensive data collection and analysis, the work supported by this investment will serve as a key component of Providence's commitment to addressing racial disparities in health care and will supplement Providence's longstanding community benefit work.
"Population health is focused on understanding the whole population and the health disparities within that population, and then working to improve health outcomes for everybody," said Rhonda Medows, M.D.
"Providence believes that health is a human right, and therefore we are committed to ensuring everyone in our communities has an equal chance to achieve health."

AACR report on cancer disparities reveals harsh truths and a call to action

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released its inaugural Cancer Disparities Progress Report today describing a devastating gap in cancer treatment and outcomes due to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and more.

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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released its inaugural Cancer Disparities Progress Report today describing a devastating gap in cancer treatment and outcomes due to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and more.
Kittles, an expert in genomic research, has long focused on understanding the complex issues surrounding race, genetic ancestry and health disparities.
The report reminds us that up to 34% of cancer deaths could be prevented if socioeconomic disparities were eliminated.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope has been ranked among the nations Best Hospitals in cancer by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years.

New Color Analysis: Patients at Risk for Diabetes Miss Crucial Screenings In Clinic

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Organ systems, Branches of biology, Medicine, Diabetes, RTT, Race and health

All Color users fill out an online health questionnaire that includes the standard questions recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to calculate diabetes risk.

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All Color users fill out an online health questionnaire that includes the standard questions recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to calculate diabetes risk.
The questions include topics such as family history, blood pressure, ethnicity and health behaviors to assess their risk of developing diabetes.
"These patients represent a population that is falling through the cracks of the healthcare system," said Color CEO Othman Laraki.
Simply alerting patients that they have a risk of developing diabetes can help improve outcomes, according to previous research.

Improving Health Care Infrastructure to Rural Populations Key to Reducing Health Disparities

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

General Health, Professional services, Philanthropy, Family, Consumer, Insurance, Human resources, Other Philanthropy, Health, Articles, Health, Determinants of health, Healthcare quality, Health equity, Public health, Social inequality, Health Disparities Center, Race and health

But the 60 million Americans who, according to the United States Census Bureau, live in rural areas1 face unique health care disparities of their own.

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But the 60 million Americans who, according to the United States Census Bureau, live in rural areas1 face unique health care disparities of their own.
These disparities must also be addressed to improve the quality of care and achieve health equity for rural populations.
Rural hospitals closing, further exacerbating the lack of health care options in these areas.
Dr. Gelzer says the health care community can help alleviate some of the resulting health disparities by bringing services closer to rural populations.

Arbor Pharmaceuticals Teams Up with Shaquille O'Neal to Help African Americans 'Get Real' About Heart Failure

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

RTT, Anatomy, Circulatory system, Medical specialties, Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine, Race and health, Vasodilators, Shaquille, Heart failure, Heart

Heart failure is a chronic and progressive condition where the heart weakens, causing the heart to pump less efficiently.

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Heart failure is a chronic and progressive condition where the heart weakens, causing the heart to pump less efficiently.
The Shaquille Gets Real About Heart Failure campaign includes a website, www.ShaqGetsReal.com , created to provide answers to African American heart failure patients and healthcare providers, an educational video series featuring Shaquille O'Neal and details about the Shaq BiDil Access Program.
"I am proud to work with Shaquille O'Neal and Arbor Pharmaceuticals to encourage healthcare providers to consider the benefits of BiDil when evaluating treatment plans for their African American patients with heart failure."
For full prescribing information for BiDil, visit: https://www.bidil.com/pdf/bidil-pi.pdf?v=1545861112258
BiDil is the first heart failure medication indicated for self-identified African Americans with heart failure.